Doyenne d'Ete

The earliest ripening pear useful for extending the season.

Origin: France, 1600

Pollination: Doyenne d'Ete is self-sterile and would require a pollinator to produce a crop. Pollination partners

Doyenne d'Ete pear trees produced to order

Closing date for custom graft orders: 14 Jul 2024

We do not stock this variety, but we can produce custom-graft trees for you. Trees can be grafted on any of the following rootstocks:

Form	Rootstock	Price	Quantity
Maiden	OHxF87Semi-vigorous	£39.00
Maiden	PyrusVery vigorous	£39.00

Custom graft trees would be supplied in December 2025. More details of our custom grafting service here.

History and description of Doyenne d'Ete

Raised by the Capucin Monks at Mons, Belgium c 1700.

Small, bergamotte to oval shaped fruit. Smooth, bright green skin ripening to pale yellow. Brownish red flush and faint stripes. Little russetting. White, smooth, juicy flesh with little flavour.

Small, compact upright tree. Reliable, heavy cropper. It is the earliest pear to ripen and a useful addition to the garden for extending the season. Ripens very quickly once picked.

Characteristics of Doyenne d'Ete pear trees

Use	Dessert
Colour
Flavour
Fruit size	Small
Picking time	Late July
Season of use	July-Aug
Tree vigour	Small
Tree habit	Upright
Fruit-bearing	Spur-bearer
Cropping	Heavy
Pollination date	14
Pollination group	C
Self-fertility	Self-sterile
Pollinators	Pollination partners